- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Voorhees, NJ
Edward T. Hamilton
Federal NCES profile for Edward T. Hamilton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341683001676
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward T. Hamilton earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Voorhees · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward T. Hamilton has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward T. Hamilton ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Voorhees, NJ.
School address
District: Voorhees Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341683001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Edward T. Hamilton held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341683001676 · Voorhees, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 13.6:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Voorhees Middle School (979 students)
Edward T. Hamilton held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Edward T. Hamilton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Voorhees Middl
Voorhees Middle School
979 students
- Kresson School
Kresson School
527 students
- This school
Edward T. Hamilton
517 students
- Osage School
Osage School
515 students
- Signal Hill Sc
Signal Hill School
436 students
What this shows Edward T. Hamilton reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward T. Hamilton compares
Edward T. Hamilton held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Asian 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Edward T. Hamilton is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Voorhees Township School District reports $23,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward T. Hamilton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voorhees Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kresson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osage School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Signal Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward T. Hamilton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward T. Hamilton
How many students attend Edward T. Hamilton?
Edward T. Hamilton has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Voorhees, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward T. Hamilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward T. Hamilton is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward T. Hamilton?
7.2% of students at Edward T. Hamilton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward T. Hamilton?
The largest demographic group at Edward T. Hamilton is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Voorhees, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward T. Hamilton?
Edward T. Hamilton has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward T. Hamilton rank among elementary schools in Voorhees?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward T. Hamilton ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Voorhees, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Voorhees on the city page.
What other schools are in Voorhees Township School District?
Besides Edward T. Hamilton, Voorhees Township School District also operates Voorhees Middle School (979 students), Kresson School (527 students), and Osage School (515 students). See the Voorhees Township School District district page for the complete list.